Cost to Replace a Battery

[ibj40]

So, last time I tried to DIY a battery replacement in one of my computers, me and my fat fingers screwed it up, and the battery compartment flooded and took out the entire computer.

Once the joy of that experience cleared off my bank card, I found myself in need of having a battery replaced again, so this time took it to my LDS to have them do it.

I supplied the battery kit, they supplied the labor. No, I didn't ask them in advance, but they charged me a little less than $30 per computer (there were two).

Is this reasonable?

Thanks for your input!

 

[oly5050user]

Here in Westchester NY we charge $10. Labor plus what ever the battery or replacement kit costs.

 

[BoltSnap]

If it involved testing in a pressure pot and comparing the depth readings vs. at least two other digital devices in addition to replacing the batteries, then it is a reasonable fee but if it is just replacing the battery without pressure pot testing, then it is a little too high.

 

[oly5050user]

If it involved testing in a pressure pot and comparing the depth readings vs. at least two other digital devices in addition to replacing the batteries, then it is a reasonable fee but if it is just replacing the battery without pressure pot testing, then it is a little too high.

How can you say it's too high. Go ahead change a battery for nothing because user has absolutely no mechical skill, which is sadly more and more common with this millennial generation that cannot understand clock wise vs counter clock wise. When they come back and complain that it flooded the first time they use it, what are you going to do? Very rare for a flood to happen but if and when it does we make good on it. Think of the measly $10 labor to do this as insurance . We also submerge it in our onsite pool for anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes before returning to user.

 

[BRT]

So, last time I tried to DIY a battery replacement in one of my computers, me and my fat fingers screwed it up, and the battery compartment flooded and took out the entire computer.

Once the joy of that experience cleared off my bank card, I found myself in need of having a battery replaced again, so this time took it to my LDS to have them do it.

I supplied the battery kit, they supplied the labor. No, I didn't ask them in advance, but they charged me a little less than $30 per computer (there were two).

Is this reasonable?

Thanks for your input!

If the battery compartment leaks what will it cost them?

 

[oly5050user]

If the battery compartment leaks what will it cost them?

If the battery compartment is the type that is sealed from electronics and no damage is done we would find out why it leaked and send it out to factory for testing and or replacement of battery contacts on our dime..if it flooded electronics because of our battery replacement we get the a replacement computer at no charge.

 

[BRT]

If the battery compartment is the type that is sealed from electronics and no damage is done we would find out why it leaked and send it out to factory for testing and or replacement of battery contacts on our dime..if it flooded electronics because of our battery replacement we get the a replacement computer at no charge.

Yep. Whoever replaces that battery takes on risk and needs to be compensated for that risk. Sooner or later one leaks.

 

[BoltSnap]

How can you say it's too high. Go ahead change a battery for nothing because user has absolutely no mechical skill, which is sadly more and more common with this millennial generation that cannot understand clock wise vs counter clock wise. When they come back and complain that it flooded the first time they use it, what are you going to do? Very rare for a flood to happen but if and when it does we make good on it. Think of the measly $10 labor to do this as insurance . We also submerge it in our onsite pool for anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes before returning to user.

I wasn't referring to your $10, I was referring to OP's $30 if it were without pressure pot testing. $10 is actually low especially for a store in NY. I think that every dive store that sells and services dive equipment must have a pressure pot rated for diving equipment and should test dive computers in this pressure pot after battery replacement. The testing should test for leaks in addition to testing accuracy.

 

[Bert van den Berg]

I have to go with the operator that took the risk of the computer flooding.

The customer comes into the shop and it takes time to discuss their needs, takes time to do the job,takes time to invoice the job, takes time to meet the customer and collect payment. On top of this the shop has to pay rent, electricity, internet, insurance, etc., Etc.., etc.

I'm not in the business - just interested in shedding a little bit of light on what it takes to run one.

I don't think that your $30.00 bill was excessive. Hope this makes you feel better!

 

[dmaziuk]

On my computer it's a watch battery in its own sealed compartment with a standard-ish size o-ring. I hear in some of them the battery is in the main body, soldered in, oil-filled, and what have you. I would think replacing it wouldn't be (and cost) quite the same.